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- Pelosi: Health Legislation Founded on Key Principles for a Healthier America: Innovation, Competition and Prevention “Madam Speaker, today, as we all know, is an historic moment for our nation and for American families. For nearly a century, leaders of every party and political philosophy – as far back as Teddy Roosevelt - have called for health care for the American people. For generations, the American people have called for affordable, quality health care for their families. Today, the call will be answered. Today, we will pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act." 11/07/2009
- Pelosi Floor Speech on Resolution on Tragic Shooting at Fort Hood “The entire nation and this Congress stand with the members of our military every day. I hope it is a comfort to the families affected by this, everyone in America has been affected by it, but those who have lost their loved ones, families of those who were seriously wounded, and those who have been shaken at Fort Hood, that our entire country mourns the losses of those who were killed and are praying for them at this very, very sad time." 11/06/2009
- Pelosi: Today’s Vote Is About Putting Our Economy on the Road to Recovery and Creating Jobs “The nation’s leaders have a responsibility to give every American the opportunity to recover, to thrive, to reap the rewards of our common progress, and to take part in our prosperity. Today’s vote is about the never-ending effort to put our economy on the road to recovery, create jobs, and establish the building blocks for growth in the long-term." 11/05/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Lunch Honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew "To individuals of all faiths, His All Holiness is a force for justice, compassion, and religious freedom across the globe. His work is founded on an unyielding belief in our better angels, in our common values, in the idea that faith is a force for good and religion a catalyst for peace. His message is simple: we are all bound together by the planet we share, and we each have an obligation to serve a higher purpose." 11/04/2009
- Pelosi at e-Parliament Conference: ‘Let Us Come Together to Foster Transparency and Openness’ In the history of American democracy, there was a time when a message could travel only as fast as a horse could gallop or a ship could sail. Today, a message from the American people to their representatives in Congress travels as fast as a citizen can twitter, blog, or post to Facebook. 11/03/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Honor of Former Senator Edward Brooke “Today we honor Senator Brooke for his impatience. We thank him for it. We acknowledge that it is through impatience of Senator Brooke that we have moved forward as a country. It is with the impatience that we come ever-closer to the ideals of our nation’s founding to form a more perfect union. Today as we convey the Congressional Gold Medal to you, on behalf of the entire Congress, we all extend our congratulations and our thanks to Senator Edward Brooke." 10/28/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at NIAF 34th Anniversary Gala “May the friendship between the United States and Italy – rooted in our common history, sustained by our common values, and encouraged by our common faith in the future – continue to grow and flourish." 10/24/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Kennedy Institute Dinner “As Speaker, I am proud that the House has been able to do our share to support the study of the Senate through the Kennedy Institute. Even thought Teddy didn’t serve in the House, he served with the House to advance his grand vision for America." 10/14/2009
- Pelosi: ‘Helen Keller’s Statue Will Stand as a Testament to Her Strength and to the American Ideal of Equality’ “Helen Keller’s life is an example of determination and strength. Here, in this temple of our democracy, year after year, day after day, Helen Keller’s statue will stand as a testament to her strength and to the American ideal of equality, which she promoted.” 10/07/2009
- Pelosi Remarks Upon Presentation of Inaugural Lantos Human Rights Prize to the Dalai Lama “U.S. Presidents, Members of Congress, and the American people continue to be inspired by His Holiness’s message of peace, non-violence, human rights, and religious understanding. And we can all learn from him." 10/06/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Town Hall Meeting “We look forward to hearing the results of your deliberations. Know your power — what you say is important to us because this community is in the lead. At its core, this conference is about the call to reinvest in ourselves and our children; to rebuild our neighborhoods; and to renew the promise of opportunity for all Americans." 09/24/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference “Essential to the CBC’s efforts on behalf of all Americans is your ‘Opportunities for All - Pathways Out of Poverty’ agenda. As we strengthen our economy for all Americans, we must pay particular attention to those who have been facing long-term economic hardship." 09/23/2009
- Pelosi: ‘The Thoughts and Prayers of This Congress Are With the People of Georgia Today’ “The thoughts and prayers of this entire Congress and the people we represent — the American people — are with the people of Georgia today, and in the days ahead as we work with them to ensure they have all that they need." 09/23/2009
- Pelosi: Expanding Access to Higher Education Essential to Our Prosperity and Keeping Our Nation Competitive “This legislation seizes the opportunity to strengthen our nation by making a historic commitment to our students and a landmark investment in our future." 09/16/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Democratic Steering and Policy Committee Forum on Health Insurance Reform “We also have a moral responsibility to pass health insurance reform and we will do so this year. It is a moral imperative, a health issue, it is an economic issue. I believe that we can do so best by increasing competition, and by increasing competition we will again, improve quality, lower costs, expand coverage, and maintain choice." 09/15/2009
- Pelosi Floor Statement on September 11 Resolution “It is in their names that we mark this day. It is in the memory of those who died that we, in the words of this resolution, ‘renew our devotion to the universal ideals that make this nation great: freedom, pluralism, equality, and the rule of law.’" 09/09/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at September 11 Remembrance Ceremony “Bound by clear memories of destruction and despair, Americans forgot about our differences and embraced our shared heritage. In the tragedy, we found unity. In the ashes, we rallied around a common cause. In fallen towers, we located the strength to carry on. In the darkness of that day, we saw the light of a brighter future." 09/09/2009
- Pelosi: ‘With This Plaque, Memories of the Heroes of Flight 93 Will Remain Etched in the Walls of the U.S. Capitol’ “With this plaque, the memories of the heroes of Flight 93 will forever remain etched in the walls of the U.S. Capitol – as a beacon of hope in the heart and soul of our democracy." 09/09/2009
- Pelosi: Cash for Clunkers Strengthens Auto Industry, Strengthens Economy and Helps Preserve Our Environment “So this is a very positive, bipartisan initiative to help our auto industry, to help consumers, to grow our economy, to do it in an environmentally sound way, and I think is the perfect message for us to take home for August." 07/31/2009
- Pelosi: ‘We Salute Speaker Hastert for His Leadership, Decency, and Long Record of Distinguished Service’ “Speaker Hastert’s presence will now again grace these halls every day. His portrait will stand in testament to his leadership and his integrity." 07/28/2009